Radiology Investigation officer

NHS; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Wales seeks an investigation officer to support the senior management team in radiology. This position involves the management of complaints, production of reports, and collaboration with various departments. The ideal candidate will have experience in customer service and strong communication skills. This role requires a degree or equivalent experience, with the ability to manage sensitive situations effectively.

Benefits

Promoting equality and diversity

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Relevant experience of dealing with the general public, patients, or health professionals.
• Experience in customer service within a complex organization.
• Proven ability to establish and use systems for feedback recording.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate concerns from inception to completion.
• Support investigations into complaints and provide expert knowledge.
• Produce reports highlighting themes and trends in complaints.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Effective communication (verbal and written)

Ability to work on own initiative

Good IT skills

Handling distressing or sensitive situations

Education

Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification

Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Job description

The base for the Successful Candidate will be decided on appointment, this will be one of the 3 main acute sites for BCUHB. This role covers a PAN BCU service and agile working will be expected.

We are seeking to appoint a investigation officer to support BCU Radiology senior management team and BCU Radiology investigations of complaints and concerns.

The post holder(s) will play a key role in supporting the Radiology Head of Quality and Governance and administering the organisation's arrangements for investigating and responding to complaints, in line with the requirements set out by the Welsh Government (WG).

The successful candidate will be responsible on a daily basis to autonomously manage and co-ordinate the concerns received by the Radiology.

The post holder will support the Quality and governance Manager in the implementation of a long term, standard, consistent approach ensuring that all concerns are investigated using the same tools and methodology/techniques to aid resolution. The post holder will maintain systems (databases / spreadsheets / business plans etc.) ensuring that all information is captured allowing detailed statistical and analysis report to be produced.

You will need to be enthusiastic, motivated, sensitive and tactful; and have experience in dealing with stakeholders/patients/carers/members of the public in what often can be difficult and challenging situations.

Main duties of the job

The main responsibilities of the post are:

Support the Radiology Head of Quality and Governance in applying the policies and processes to ensure that the Health Board meets the requirements of the Putting Things Right Regulations.

To be responsible for autonomous case management of concerns from inception to completion ensuring that a range of techniques are used to aid the resolution of concerns, including obtaining independent clinical advice, legal advice, promoting the use of advocacy and facilitation, being open, providing apologies and where appropriate the offer of compensation, further treatment and rehabilitation.

To act as a point of contact for Services to support investigations into complaints to include providing expert knowledge and advice, information, templates, review of responses, discussions regarding investigations and support in facilitating meetings.

Produce daily / weekly reports (Situation Reports), highlighting key themes and trends in relation to complaints.

The post holder will:

Work in collaboration with the Patient Experience Department to manage Early Resolution complaints.

Responsible for providing over-arching business support (including managerial, administrative, secretarial and organisational support) to the Complaints Team, Senior Managers.

The appointee will be required to work confidently and autonomously for the majority of the time without immediate guidance and day-to-day delivery of the urgent responsibilities

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Experience

• Relevant experience of dealing with general public / patients / carers / health professionals on customer service issues.
• Experience of dealing with a variety of professionals and staff at different levels.
• Proven experience of working in customer services or related departments within a complex organisation

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification or experience
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Skills

• Experience of establishing / using systems and processes to ensure effective recording, monitoring and evaluation of feedback. Problem solving skills.
• Experience of effective communication (verbal and written)
• Ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload
• Evidence of good IT skills, including presentations and use of social media / ECDL or equivalent
• Evidence of handling distressing or sensitive situations

Knowledge

• Good understanding of the legislation governing complaints and complaints management
• Working knowledge of operating within a patient experience / engagement framework
• Broad understanding of the NHS systems and processes

Other

• Special requirements to perform in the role - Ability to travel within geographical area

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.